Spell Upgrade Path

[Drakken]

<DIV>Can anyone recommend or point me to a detailed link for suggested A3 upgrades?  It would be nice to have a handy list.  Thank you.</DIV>

[standupwookie]

Well, I guess the first upgrade would be to your root spell.  Even though an adept III root spell says the same thing as an apI root spell, people swear that they actually are different.  I am not sure if they are or not (maybe someone can post a definatie answer) but that is always the first spell I upgrade. The next spell I upgrade is Damage Shield.  I cannot tell you how many times that has helped out in solo fights.  You can usually get a Master II upgrade of a direct damage, AE damage, or encounter DOT....just check the sitcky posts and that will have all the information. Basically go root, then damage shield (if you solo alot) then nukes.  Anything else is helpful, but you are DPS.  If you get more, then you can upgrade your dots....The Tyrant line is a pretty good upgrade. Keep on the lookout for masters though.  Check your broker and the fence....usaully, a Master will be cheaper than the rare harvest to make the spells (Ruthenium Tier that is)....Plus, go to Runnyeye and Varsoons for lots of masters to either sell or trade for wiz masters. There a few spells that are not worth upgrading to even adept I....they are pretty obvious.

[Banshye]

<P>Having just converted over from Warlock I had to upgrade all my spells - I'm still kind of in the middle of that process but I started with my DDs, root(s) and buffs and then am finishing off with my AEs.  Obviously see what masters you can get for cheap on the broker - I bought a couple in the 3pp range. I also looted a Master 1 Fusion in Deathtoll so that helped a lot.</P> <P>Fear Tainted Isle is a great place to harvest acrylia for your adept 3's with no aggro - unless the dragon is up and he's got a low aggro range if you stay on the inside track in the middle temple. I usually get about 1 acrylia per hour there... plus a smattering of scintillating stones and occasionally a moonstone which are great for resist gear.</P>

[Bong_water]

<blockquote><hr>Drakken wrote:<div>Can anyone recommend or point me to a detailed link for suggested A3 upgrades?  It would be nice to have a handy list.  Thank you.</div><hr></blockquote>lvl 1-70<div></div>

[Drakken]

<DIV>Awesome input.  I understand that all spells should be upgraded asap.  The root spell is great advice for the soloer. The only difference I see when you do upgrade is that it changes the resistability %.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I did notice that doing groups of 3-5 mobs was really easy with my AE Chilling Wind.   (Yea yea I am a low level wizard <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I would cast this on the encounter, let them rush me and hit them with Conflaguration.  By that time they are all dead.  Is this effective with 35+ levels?  Do they hit too hard?  Usually I use this tactic and I only lose about 20-30% health.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>How would you recommend group mobs?  Avoid them and stay with single mobs?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thank you again for the input and of course I know I want my DDs upgraded first and foremost.</DIV>